Porridge
Al-Radhifa
الرضيفة
Aseer, Saudi Arabia
Radhifa is an Asir meal of ghee, salt, fresh milk, and flour, served hot with a creamy texture and strong ghee flavor.
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What it is
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Radhifa is an Asir meal of ghee, salt, fresh milk, and flour, served hot with a creamy texture and strong ghee flavor.
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Look for Radhifa: the hot Asir mixture of ghee, salt, fresh milk, and flour should have a creamy texture and strong ghee flavor.
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